Mr. Normand Craig LePage, age 65, of Broxton, Georgia, passed away at his residence Thursday evening, December 4, 2025, following a sudden illness. Normand was born March 26, 1960, in Valdosta, Georgia, to the late Normand Joseph LePage and the late Marjorie Elizabeth Newbern LePage. He was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, serving honorably from 1978 – 1982. Following his military service he made a career as a self employed carpenter. He was a loving and devoted dad and granddad. He found great joy in camping, fishing, and being outdoors, but his greatest joy of all…
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City officials met with local apartment managers at City Hall on December 3, 2025, to continue discussions focused on enhancing safety in and around apartment complexes within the city limits. Mayor Tony Paulk shared an illumination assessment of apartment property, highlighting areas where improved lighting can make a difference. The group also explored working together to create solutions to address concerns and the cost of security camera systems so that the city would not need to implement an ordinance mandating surveillance cameras in all public areas. “These ongoing conversations demonstrate our shared commitment to keep our neighborhoods safe,” said Mayor Paulk. “I’m…
Tuesday night was a busy evening for patrol deputies; the Drug Interdiction and Criminal Enforcement Unit, known as DICE; and the Douglas Coffee Drug Unit, known as DCDU, as multiple arrests were made on charges ranging from warrant executions to drug and firearm offenses. Members of DCDU initiated a traffic stop on 30-year-old Antion Dwayne Byrd Jr., of Douglas. Byrde fled the scene on foot, resulting in a brief chase. He was quickly apprehended and is now facing charges of fleeing and eluding. Later in the evening, patrol deputies conducted a traffic stop on 21-year-old Chance Spires. Due to circumstances…
Ronald Hutcheson, age 77, of Mims, FL, passed away Monday, December 1, 2025. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations can be made to:Hospice of St Francis1250 Grumman PLTitusville, FL 32780https://reflectionslsc.org/ ORThe S.P.C.A. of Brevard6035 Sisson RDTitusville, FL 32780https://www.spcabrevard.com/ Graveside service will be held on Saturday, December 6th, 2025, at The City of Douglas Cemetery, in Douglas, GA, at 3:00 PM, with Rev. Lonnie Spikes officiating. Interment will follow at The City of Douglas Cemetery. Obituary submitted by the family. Sims Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
The Douglas-Coffee County Chamber of Commerce, as well as the Economic Development Authority, welcomed a strong turnout of local officials, business leaders, and community members this morning, Tuesday, December 2, for the annual Eggs & Issues breakfast held at the Martin Centre Theater. Attendees enjoyed breakfast provided by Chick-fil-A beginning at 7:30 AM, followed by the program at 8:00 AM featuring Georgia’s legislative delegation. State Senator Blake Tillery (District 19), State Senator Carden Summers (District 13), State Representative James Burchett (District 176) and State Representative Angie O’Steen (District 169), each provided updates ahead of the upcoming 2026 legislative session, discussing…
It has been seven years since Amber Brown walked across the graduation stage to earn her Cosmetology degree from Wiregrass Georgia Technical College. Since graduation, she has been working as a Master Cosmetologist and is currently employed at Root 102 Salon in Nashville, Georgia. Amber credits the education and training she received at Wiregrass’s Cook Campus for her success. “Having hands-on training and being able to work with clients from the public helped prepare me for what to expect once I started working in a salon,” shared Amber. The college not only provides the necessary education and lab training but also live-work…
This year’s FBLA Fall Leadership Conference was an unforgettable experience for the Coffee High School FBLA Chapter. Students had the chance to explore a variety of workshops that focused on leadership, communication, teamwork, and real-world career skills. These sessions helped members strengthen important day-to-day abilities like problem-solving, public speaking, time management, and confidence skills that will benefit them far beyond high school. One of the best parts of FLC was the opportunity to network. Students met new people from all over Georgia, made connections with other future business leaders, and heard advice from professionals who shared their experiences and success…
The City of Douglas in Georgia has established five Enterprise Zones to encourage investment and revitalization in the city’s areas. The incentive program, in accordance with the State of Georgia’s Enterprise Zone Employment Act of 1997, offers tax abatement on business, commercial, and residential properties for ten years to property owners who successfully achieve and maintain the program’s criteria within the designated Enterprise Zone geographic areas. “We aim to encourage growth in the distressed or under-invested areas of Douglas,” says Georgia Henderson, the Director of Community Development. “Our program is designed to motivate property owners to invest in their properties,…
Tuesday night, deputies from the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office ended an armed domestic dispute that took place on Kingwood Road near Broxton. According to a release from the sheriff’s office, Lucio David Osornio, 47, arrived at the home armed with two handguns. He barricaded himself inside the home after making terroristic threats, according to the release. Deputies were able to get everyone out of the home safely and negotiate Osornio’s surrender. He was arrested and charged with burglary in the 1st degree, home invasion in the 1st degree, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, terroristic threats and acts,…
Jason Bohannon has been named the Georgia Forestry Commission’s new Chief Ranger for Coffee and Atkinson counties. Bohannon has been with the Forestry Commission since 2001 and has expertise in the operation and maintenance of firefighting equipment, as well as training and mentoring new personnel. Bohannon has been involved in numerous fire prevention programs and helped build strong relationships with partner agencies to promote forest health and fire readiness. Bohannon’s leadership and professionalism will encourage fire prevention and readiness throughout the area. Coffee and Atkinson counties will be in good hands with Bohannon leading the Forestry Commission’s efforts in these…